Campus Executive Chef | Full-Time | University of Kansas Athletics

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Campus Executive Chef | Full-Time | University of Kansas Athletics

Location

US-KS-Lawrence

Job Post Information* : Posted Date

5 minutes ago (9/1/2026 4:17 PM)

Job ID

2026-34403

Location Name

University of Kansas Athletics

Category

Culinary / Kitchen Management

Type

Regular Full-Time

Location : Location

US-KS-Lawrence

Job Post Information* : External Company Name

Oak View Group

Job Post Information* : External Company URL

https://www.oakviewgroup.com/

Location : Postal Code

66045

Location : Address

1651 Naismith Drive

Job Post Information* : Post End Date

11/27/2026

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

The Executive Chef has the primary duty of managing the culinary team, a recognized department of the venue's F&B operation. The Executive Chef will actively supervise, coach, counsel, direct, train, and mentor employees in meeting company quality standards and will independently initiate and authorize all employment actions such as hiring, termination, suspension, discipline, promotion, and transfer. The Executive Chef will actively and independently manage all aspects of employee relations to ensure a positive, harmonious, compliant, and cooperative work environment. The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing the direction of the kitchen's daily activities in accordance with Oak View Group's policies and objectives to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability, and a positive, productive, and compliant work environment. The Executive Chef is solely responsible for the effective management and operation of the culinary team, including event planning support, scheduling, food preparation and production, food cost control, compliance with food safety and sanitation policies, cleaning, kitchen safety, employee training and supervision, and any other tasks assigned by the General manager. The Executive Chef must provide a high level of oversight, culinary proficiency, and operational/personnel support to ensure the smooth running of all food outlets and events. This is a key position for the effective and profitable operation of the business. The Executive Chef must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work a variable event-driven schedule, which includes evenings and weekends. Open availability, professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills, and self-direction are required. This role pays an annual salary of $105,000 - $115,000 Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays). This position will remain open until November 27, 2026.

The University of Kansas Athletics Social Club offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, high-volume hospitality operation serving some of the most iconic and innovative venues in collegiate athletics. Our culinary team delivers exceptional food and hospitality experiences across David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, historic Allen Fieldhouse, the Naismith Club, and the newly renovated Conference Center, supporting everything from major athletic events and premium hospitality to private events, catering, and social club dining. Team members have the opportunity to work alongside experienced culinary